Buckeyes back on track?

Ohio State shows effort in win over Minnesota

12:47 PM,
Feb. 21, 2013

Ohio State's Aaron Craft (4) dives after a steal against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 71-45. (AP Photo/Mike Munden)

Written by

Rob McCurdy
MNCO

Time will tell what exactly a 71-45 win over Minnesota means in the grand scheme of things.

Ohio State has had its way with unranked teams, going 18-0 against them in 2012-13. The Buckeyes have generally played well at home with the only losses coming to heavyweights Kansas and Indiana.

And Minnesota came into Columbus staggering like a fighter hit with a left hook before the bell. The Golden Gophers had lost seven of their last 10 games, including a 21-point blowout at Iowa on Sunday. ...